Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reading
Timeline
Generic

Elda Torres

Mercedes,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Mercedes ISD
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Teacher

Texas Migrant Council
09.2000 - 05.2009
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Teacher's Assistant

Christian Academy
06.1997 - 07.2000
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Toll Collector

Progreso International Bridge
10.1991 - 02.1994
  • Communicated in English and [Language] to assist motorists and respond to inquiries concerning tolls, directions and routes.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
  • Monitored toll lane activity and generated operational reports.
  • Improved teamwork dynamics by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing insights on best practices for improved performance.

Education

Master of Arts - Literatura Hispanoamericana Y Peninsular

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker

University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, PA
05.2009

Associate of Arts - Education

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2003

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students

Certification

Early Childhood -Fourth, Bilingual

Reading

Enjoy reading , specially with contents of magic realism. 

Timeline

Teacher

Mercedes ISD
03.2024 - Current

Teacher

Texas Migrant Council
09.2000 - 05.2009

Teacher's Assistant

Christian Academy
06.1997 - 07.2000

Toll Collector

Progreso International Bridge
10.1991 - 02.1994

Master of Arts - Literatura Hispanoamericana Y Peninsular

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker

University of Texas Pan American

Associate of Arts - Education

South Texas College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Elda Torres